Comments on: Dirt Bike Trails

By: Tom Stark

Tom Stark — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:49:04 +0000

Thanks, Holly! I’m glad it helped, and that you’ve started exploring the many thrills that come with trail riding.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:14:28 +0000

I thought this article was really beneficial in giving me some ideas for trail riding. I bought a dirt bike in Kansas City last year and am just now starting to become more adventurous in going out on trails with it.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:24:29 +0000

Your reply noted, sometimes I forget my youthful flexibility and health. No disrespect to those that are injured or have a hard time starting a bike. With that said, I have ridden with guys that are capable of kick starting a bike but don’t keep themselves in proper shape.
-Tom Stark

By: Fred Urfreund

Fred Urfreund — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:23:17 +0000

Hey Tom,
You said recently that electric start was for the “too lazy to kickstart”
Just wanted to tell you that a lot of guys who rode before you were born
still like to ride, and some are disabled and unable to kick over a bike these days. Most of these guys are off road types and can ride circles around the younger crowd. bThey are also the guys who will help you in a pinch and can teach you a bunch of stuff to make your life easier. So, unless you hang out with the likes of Evan Lycacek, watch your mouth.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:38:22 +0000

Yep, I agree with you Mike. I can and will go into more detail, such as the things you mentioned, in future articles. This is for riders just getting into or want to start trail riding. Thanks for the feedback!

By: Mike #370

Mike #370 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:15:43 +0000

Really great article. But there is a few things you missed. Especially if your going to do deep trail riding. You want Bark busters instead of just hand guards. Hand guards are used more for racing. Bark Busters is a metal bar that goes all the way around your hang that will absorb the impact of a tree and such if you hit with your handlebar. Second you should go over prices a bit. On top of everything you need to put on your bike to trail ride in certain places. You need a certain DB pipe [just saying] But with prices. You have register your bikes, you need all the requirements on your bike up to registration with the DNR. And a lot of people reccomend 2 strokes for trails because they are lighter and can handle better in deep water.